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YY53 WZM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,009 mi
Last recorded136,009 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,215 miles

Offside Front Lower sill slightly damage

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,784 miles

Front head lights slightly faded lance

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,068 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,654 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,425 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,367 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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YY53 WZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 WZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 WZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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